# Johnny Marr on Mani's death shaping his album

> Johnny Marr revealed Noel Gallagher called him to tell him Gary 'Mani' Mounfield died while he was recording his new album.
- Title: Johnny Marr on Mani's death shaping his album · NME | Shortify
- Summary: Johnny Marr revealed Noel Gallagher called him to tell him Gary 'Mani' Mounfield died while he was recording his new album. Johnny Marr changed lyrics on his…
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- Source: NME — https://nme.com/news/music/johnny-marr-on-how-noel-gallagher-called-him-to-tell-him-mani-had-died-and-how-it-shaped-his-album-3972940
- Published: 2026-10-12T09:53:59+00:00
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## Johnny Marr recalls hearing Mani's death
Johnny Marr revealed Noel Gallagher called him to tell him Gary 'Mani' Mounfield had died while he was working on his new album.
## Mani died on November 20, 2023
Gary 'Mani' Mounfield died on November 20, 2023, aged 63, due to respiratory issues linked to long-standing emphysema.
## Marr was recording 'Beyond The Rain'
Marr was working on the second song 'Beyond The Rain' when he received the call from Noel Gallagher.
## Gallagher called Marr at 11am
Noel Gallagher called Marr at 11 o'clock in the morning while he was recording the song.
## Marr changed lyrics for the song
Marr changed lyrics to make the song more poignant, including a line about 'I shine like a northern son, back to where I once belonged'.
## Marr's album released October 2
Johnny Marr released his fifth solo album 'The Age of Everything' on October 2 via BMG.
## Key takeaway

Johnny Marr changed lyrics on his album after hearing Noel Gallagher informed him of Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's death.